Practicing more than a decade, I’ve realized that until someone actually
needs a urologist, most people don’t know exactly what we do. To quell any
doubt, in this blog, I’ll go into
detail about what a qualified
urologist, like me, can help you with.
What is a urologist?
Simply put, we are surgical specialists who treat
people for problems and diseases of the urinary tract and the male reproductive
system. Some of the organs we look after include the Adrenal gland, kidneys, prostate, bladder, urethra,
testes, penis and associated glands.
If you are having
any issues related to the above areas then a urologist can help by discussing
the problem, examining you, investigating and reaching an accurate diagnosis.
Although there is a common misconception that we only treat men, urologists
actually treat men, women and children.
Our main
responsibilities include planning and undertaking surgery, using various
methodologies to treat problems and prescribing medications.
To become a
urologist, we first have to become a qualified doctor before specializing and
super specializing. This means that as well as in-depth skills and knowledge in
urology, we also have broad, general medical knowledge.
Some urologists only
treat general diseases of the urinary tract while others specialize in the
following areas: Male infertility, Andrology, Female urology, Neuro-urology,
Urologic oncology, Paediatric urology, Reconstructive Urology, Robotic Surgery,
Laparoscopic/Minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Rahul Yadav is one of the very few dedicated best Urologist in India
today. Within the urology subspecialty, he is keenly interested and experienced in Uro-oncology, Female
and Paeditric Urological diseases, sexual problems and its management and among very few dedicated
Laparoscopic/Robotic Uro-oncology surgeon in India. He is closely involved in
the diagnosis, treatment and follows up
of patients undergoing urology treatment at the Apollomedics Super Specialty
Hospital, Lucknow (UP) which is one of the specialized centers for urological treatment in India.
He has many
research publications, awards and Fellowship under his name during his experience
in the field of Urology in clinical practice and has a holistic approach
towards patient care and well-being. He is one of the best Minimalinvasive/Laparoscopic surgeons in Lucknow, India.
Signs or symptoms that must be seen by a Urologist
A urologist can offer comprehensive consultative, diagnostic and treatmentservices in a range of areas, but below are some examples of symptoms that must
be seen by a urologist.
Male fertility issues
Any aspect of
male fertility should be referred to a urologist. 20% cause of infertility
among couples is due to male factor and another 20% is due to combination of
male and female factors both.
Blood in urine
The presence of
blood in urine can be caused by several different conditions, it can be a
symptom of a urinary tract infection or a more serious disorder such as kidney
disease or cancer. As a result, this should never be ignored and should be
checked out by a urologist.
Bladder control problems or pain
Another name for
this is urinary incontinence and it is a common problem among women especially
after child birth. A urologist can work out treatment options, including
exercises to strengthen the pelvic muscles, medication, and cases in which
conservative management is failing, surgery would the best alternative to
completely treat.
If you are finding it painful to urinate,
it could be a sign there is an infection in the urinary tract caused by bacteria. Urologists can
determine the cause of the infection and recommend treatment options.
Erectile dysfunction
Erectile
dysfunction, where the penis is
unable to reach sufficient rigidity to participate in sexual intercourse, can
be a symptom of an underlying condition and
bigger health issue. Men can sometimes avoid coming to see us if they perceive
a health issue to be embarrassing, but it is important to remember that we’re friendly, approachable professionals
whom you can trust.
About Dr. Rahul Yadav
Dr. Rahul Yadav
is a Urologist with 15 years of clinical experience, and is currently, Senior Consultant in
Department of Urology and Renal Transplant, Apollomedics Super Speciality
Hospital, Lucknow.
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